Saturday, August 22, 2026

Xiaomi launches Redmi 17

Kathmandu, Aug. 18

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 17 and Redmi 17 5G in Nepal. "The series has been introduced with a focus on long-lasting battery life, a smooth display with a 120Hz refresh rate and reliable durability for everyday use, with the aim of reducing the need for frequent charging," the company said in a statement.

The phones come with a 7,500mAh battery, designed to provide long-lasting performance during video streaming, gaming or a busy day of phone use.

Both smartphones feature a 6.9-inch HD display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Redmi 17 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G91-Ultra processor, while the Redmi 17 5G features the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 Mobile Platform for faster 5G connectivity. Both phones run on Xiaomi HyperOS 3 and support up to 12GB of RAM through memory expansion.

According to the company, both phones feature a 50-megapixel AI dual camera and an 8-megapixel front camera. The dual-view video recording feature allows users to record videos simultaneously from different angles. For audio, the phones are equipped with dual stereo speakers supporting up to a 300 per cent volume boost.

Weighing around 232 grams, both phones have IP64 dust and water resistance.

Published in The Rising Nepal on 19 August 2026.   

No comments:

Post a Comment

Featured Story

Govt prepares primary draft of DRR Policy

Kathmandu, Apr. 29: The government has prepared the preliminary report of the National Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Policy and Strategic ...